Modlock is back and available for download, old versions only though.

(Version 0.8.0 – Zipped Windows Executable – 55kb)Important: Make sure you disable \”Run automatically at startup\” before upgrading if you are using version 0.3 or 0.4.

About

Modlock is a tiny windows application designed to make the use of modifer keys such as Alt and Control a lot easier when using a tablet PC, as needed when using software such as Adobe Photoshop. When using tools such as the clone tool or the lasso in Photoshop, you often need to press and hold the Alt, Ctrl, Shift or Space keys while you use the tool to modifiy the way in which the tool behaves. Whilst this is a simple task on a regular PC, it can be quite troublesome when using a tablet PC where you have no access to the keyboard.

Not wanting to use the standard on screen keyboard and lose so much screen real estate, and unhappy with the other applications designed to give access to these keys, I set about writing ModLock to suit the requirements I had for such an application. After input and feedback from a few forums new features such as auto-release have been added to make the application more user friendly. See the changelog for a full list of features.

Installation

It couldnt be easier, just save the file somewhere on your hard drive and run it. The code for auto starting with windows will detect where you have saved it once you tick the box in options.

Freeware

ModLock is released as freeware and as such you are welcome to download it and use it on as many computers as you wish without any need for purchase or licensing. I would however ask that if you decide to provide the file for download on your own site, that you provide a courtesy link back to this page.

A few people have mentioned that I should setup a donation button for this, but as I’ve already said my intention was to provide this software completely free. I wrote it to scratch an itch, solve a problem I had and then released it to try and help others who I knew would be having the same problem. I’m more than happy to continue without a donations button, but if you would like to donate something for the use of the software then please make your donation to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, a worthy charity raising money for the Newcastle Hospital NHS charity.